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My Easy Makeup Routine

About three years ago, I researched what ingredients are commonly used in makeup and became absolutely horrified! Things like parabens, fragrance, PEGs were listed my products and their side affects are a mile long! It first it scared me, then it made me furious. Why would our government allow this? Then it all clicked. MONEY!

If we as a nation became healthy and didn’t have health problems, it would put a lot of people out of business. This would also keep us from having to constantly make trips to the doctor for new medications for all of our medical problems. The US only bans 30 ingredients in our beauty products when Europe bans over 1400!

Along my path for healthy makeup, I conversed with a friend that is a Beautycounter consultant. I tried a few products from her and fell in love. Not only with the products but the Beautycounter mission. Little by little, I transitioned my beauty products over and I’ve never looked back! The fact that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 40 years ago it was 1 in 20 is hard to take in.

Science is increasingly pointing to environmental links to this disease and other diseases and disorders, I believe it is important to do what we can to prevent these diseases. I’m proud to represent Beautycounter and their mission to move the market and policy away from toxic chemical use and toward, cleaner, safer, greener chemicals. They created a list of 1,500 chemicals that will never be used in products because these chemicals are linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and other health issues. Better ingredient and more transparency in good for everyone.

Now, I hope I’ve inspired you to take your health into your own hands and find out exactly what toxins are lurking in your products. Visit the EWG website and type them in and see for yourself! As a mom of three, I do not have the time to lollygag around so having a quick makeup routine that masks the fact that I haven’t gotten a lot of sleep is key.

That’s it! It takes me less than ten minutes to do this and it lasts all day long. I love this makeup look and it feels so great to look put together even when I feel frazzled. Not only that but the ability to actually wear mascara after years of trying different brands and having my eyes constantly water. I love the Lengthing Mascara and swear by it! The formula is made to last a long time so make sure you use the Beautycounter Baby oil, Cleansing Balm or even regular ole coconut oil to remove it.

If you have any questions about transitioning your beauty products and want a simple yet beautiful makeup routine, leave me a comment below or send me an email!

I’ve been trying to switch all my beauty products to non toxic ones so this would be great! I’m also switching out all household items to non toxic options slowly but surely. My family, especially my baby’s health are my motivation.

I had been looking at Beautycounter products for a while and mainly wanted to try them because of my super sensitive skin. I actually just got my first order in the mail yesterday (the flawless face set) and I’ll have to say they are amazing! I absolutely love the way it feels on my skin and can’t wait to add more products to my collection.

Ahhhh! Swoon. I’ve been trying to trade out my current products for non-toxic versions. My daughter is 3 and loves to play with my makeup – which is a big driving force of why I want to change out to ‘safe’ products. If I don’t want it on her then why am I putting it on myself?! I feel like a pioneer where I live currently in this field so everything I’ve purchased has been from a referral online. I ADORE your account & find it so helpful. I have been eyeing the Beauty Counter products but have yet to make the plunge.

My biggest fear in trying new products is not getting the right shade for my face, because we all know that can look awful. I have been looking at beauty counter products since I started following you but no idea which shade would be for me… probably somethin light. I would love to try the concealer pen for my lovely under eye bags :/ & that palette looks lovely! So bright! Love a good blush too!

I went to esthetics school and one of the main things we discussed and studied repetitively was ingredients in our cosmetics and skincare. It’s so crazy how lax the US is when it comes to what companies are allowed to put in their products. Especially when you compare to other countries who are so much more precautious, even outlawing certain ingredients that we here in America don’t think twice about. I’ve looked into this brand , but haven’t been able to try it yet although that palette is STUNNING and I would love to play around with it ! Thanks so much for the chance !

I also use the EWG for research. Its great not only for beauty but also household cleaning supplies to see whats really in there! All my friends come to me to find them better products and I send them to the EWG. I have SUPER sensitive skin and I found out a long time ago that I have to be careful with makeup so i’d love to try this stuff! More and more brands are launching better quality ingredient products, but the market is still new for that, so currently I use other prestige brand cosmetics because I have a slightly better reaction to them than drug store brands. Although I am allergic to many high end brands too! Even the ones that im “ok” with still sometimes give me issues, so I often go without makeup 5-6 days out of the week. What I love about many of the brands with clean ingredients is that they are also eco friendly in other ways. Like Alba Botanica, which uses solar power for thier offices and plants. And many of these companies also have products made in the USA vs overseas. Id love to find this brand and try it!

Hi, I discovered your blog through instagram! I am so happy to see that you have wider reach here on the internet; I’ve been catching up on some of your post since discovering it today. I discovered Beautycounter on instagram after JJD posted about her purchases from the company, but didn’t actually explore the brand until it came to Target. Since, I have switched my skincare routine to the Nourishing Cream and Cleansing Balm and my skin has never been smoother, more radiant, or felt cleaner/clearer.
I’ve been spreading the word where I can about my limited experience with Beautycounter (when asked about what I use on my skin). It’s a wonderful company with an amazing philosophy, cleaner, safer, beauty. I am a nursing student and being so closely linked to the healthcare industry, I am appalled at some of the things that are permitted for use; things healthcare providers would never used for themselves or their families. I work very hard to make my family aware of the hazards of beauty/health industry products. For instance, I had moderate eczema and extremely sensitive skin, but after switching to honest and green household product, it’s like the sign and symptoms evaporated.
Anyway, I am new to makeup {no one in my family wears it), but I love to watch YouTube videos and read blogs about it, and I really want to learn to do my own makeup. I would love to try Beautycounter as a makeup brand and share my experience. I am very weary of using products that come in contact with my skin, because it is our largest organ and is very porous (don’t what that icky stuff attacking me, especially internally). I saw the makeup look you posted, and from there have been looking to get and try this palette. Thank you for the opportunity to do so, and for sharing your lifestyle. I too believe in more natural and holistic ways of living and healing.

I have really been wanting to try Beautycounter makeup for some time now. Over the past few years we have slowly been cutting out toxins from our diets, shampoo, dishwasher liquid, etc. So far I’m happy with my choices and it’s one less thing to worry about.

As a former make up wearer pre-mamahood, I have yet to re-enter the make-up wearing world now that I gave transitioned to a toxin free lifestyle for my family and I. Beautycounter seems especially appealing to me because it’s in line with my desire to only bring products in my home that are safe, but also is quality, beautiful make up that lets mamas feel a little like their former pre baby selves. I love any product that is safe and adds a little feeling of luxury into my day. We do use some Beautycounter products already, but thus one would be just for me! Not everything that is good for you has to be boring or blah! Beautycounter definitely reminds me of that, and that it’s OK to give a little me time back to my daily routine 🙂

I’ve been wanting to try nontoxic beauty products because I truly believe that cancer and all other diseases are developing because of the stuff we use on a daily basis. I’ve recently been looking into and trying to switch over to more organic stuff so that I’m not exposing my body to those harmful chemicals. I also want to be able to wake up, put makeup on, and feel like I have something clean on my face compared to the stuff I’ve used in the past. Thanks for sharing your routine!